Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Hot Brown Turkey Casserole, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and comforting warmth. This casserole seamlessly blends tender chunks of turkey, a creamy mushroom sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Elevate your dining experience with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic casserole. Discover the zesty kick of our Hot Brown Turkey Casserole with Poblano Peppers, or savor the smoky goodness of our Hot Brown Turkey Casserole with Smoked Gouda. For a vegetarian delight, our Hot Brown Turkey Casserole with Roasted Vegetables offers a hearty and flavorful alternative. With our diverse selection of recipes, every palate is sure to find a Hot Brown Turkey Casserole that satisfies their cravings. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and let the tantalizing aromas of this iconic dish fill your kitchen.
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KENTUCKY HOT BROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE
We turned the classic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich from Louisville into a tasty casserole. The creamy, crunchy mixture of fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, toasted bread, and crispy bacon make this dish high on our list of comfort food favorites. The turkey for this recipe starts in a slow cooker so it can develop rich flavors.
Provided by Paige Grandjean
Categories Casserole
Time 6h40m
Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare the turkey: Stir together butter, thyme, garlic, rosemary, sage, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl until well incorporated. Rub butter mixture under turkey skin. Sprinkle outside of turkey with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour chicken broth in bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker; add turkey, skin side up. Cover and cook on LOW until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
- Remove turkey from the slow cooker; remove skin from turkey and discard. Chop turkey and set aside, covered.
- Prepare the casserole: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp, about 12 minutes; remove bacon. Reserve bacon drippings. Toss together the cubed white bread slices, melted butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 16 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and dry mustard in a large bowl. Stir in 2 oz. Parmesan, 10 oz. chopped cooked turkey (reserve remaining turkey for another use), cooked chopped bacon, 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, and bread cubes. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and set, about 45 minutes, shielding with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning, if needed.
- Whisk together unsalted butter and flour in a small saucepan over medium until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in remaining 1 cup whole milk; cook until thickened and mixture just begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in remaining 4 oz. Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Spoon sauce over casserole. Top with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup bacon.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS
"Hot brown is iconic in Louisville."
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the turkey with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before chopping; the internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, place the bacon on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F. Coat the tomatoes with the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes cut-side up on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until they start to dehydrate and wrinkle, about 45 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, start the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir continuously so the roux doesn't scorch, about 2 minutes. When the milk starts to simmer, slowly add it to the roux, stirring continuously so lumps don't form. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cheddar and roasted peppers and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler. Distribute the bread cubes evenly among four 6-inch cast-iron gratin pans (or use disposable pie plates or other small pans). Cut the turkey into 1/2-inch pieces; discard the skin and bones. Divide the turkey evenly among the pans. Spoon the Mornay sauce over the turkey, then top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the parmesan and bacon and broil until golden and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
HOT BROWN TURKEY CASSEROLE
If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, you'll love this version. It can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; just adjust baking time accordingly if cold. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow to boil.), In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer 6 toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley. Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
THE BROWN HOTEL'S HOT BROWN SANDWICH CASSEROLE
the brown Hotel is where the famous Hot Brown originated a slight twist for a great pot luck dinner.
Provided by Dropbear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add flour stirring to make a roux; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Thoroughly beat eggs; beat into milk.
- While stirring, very slowly add milk mixture to butter mixture.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Cook until mixture thickens, but do not boil.
- This will take 30 to 45 minutes.
- Mixture should heavily coat the back side of a large spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- Fold in whipping cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Trim crust from bread edges.
- Toast 10 slices in a regular toaster or place in pan under broiler till golden.
- Do both sides.
- Reserve remaining bread slices.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch casserole with 6 slices of toast.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of toast in a 8x8x2-inch pan.
- (If you can place all in one pan then do so.).
- Top with slices of turkey.
- Cover with sauce, dividing the sauce between the two casseroles.
- Spread all of the sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and paprika.
- Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or till golden brown.
- While casserole is baking, fry bacon till crisp; drain on paper.
- towels.
- When cooled, break into bits.
- Toast remaining slices of bread.
- Cut in on a diagonal.
- When casserole is done, place toasted bread around outer edge, point side up.
- Garnish top of casserole with bacon bits and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve while hot.
HOT BROWN CASSEROLE
Make and share this Hot Brown Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place bread cubes in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole.
- Top with diced turkey and set aside.
- To make sauce: Melt butter in a large stockpot set over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
- Whisk hard to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
- Continue to cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until flour barely begins to brown.
- Slowly whisk in half-and-half.
- Slowly whisk in heavy whipping cream.
- Slowly whisk in milk.
- Continue to cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
- Add cheese; remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour sauce over bread and turkey.
- Add topping before baking.
- To make topping: Sprinkle bacon and tomatoes on top of sauce.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.8, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 36.4, Cholesterol 181, Sodium 753.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.2
ORIGINAL HOT BROWN
This recipe originally came from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. I have altered it based on how I have had it served in restaurants in Louisville. This is a good way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and my husband looks forward to it every year.
Provided by BIKEMAMA96
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour with a whisk or fork, and continue to cook and stir until it begins to brown slightly. Gradually whisk in the milk so that no lumps form, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Mix in 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and then stir in the beaten egg to thicken. Do not allow the sauce to boil once the egg has been mixed in. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Preheat the oven's broiler. For each hot brown, place two slices of toast into the bottom of an individual sized casserole dish. Cover with a liberal amount of roasted turkey and tomato slices. Spoon sauce over the top of each one and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Place the dishes under the broiler and cook until the top is speckled brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 315.9 mg, Fat 47.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 85.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 989.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
"HOT BROWN" CASSEROLE
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the tempeh bacon: Slice the tempeh lengthwise into sixteen to twenty pieces and lay them in a 9 by 13-inch (23 by 33-centimeter) baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, liquid smoke, and hot sauce, then pour over the tempeh. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. Much of the liquid will be absorbed.
- Carefully and working in batches if necessary, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tempeh bacon until very dark and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes per side. (I flip them using two forks so they don't break.) add butter to the pan as needed. Remove from the skillet and place on a wire rack to cool.
- For the "hot brown" casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat the tomatoes with 2 teaspoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes cut sides up on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake until they start to dehydrate and wrinkle, about 45 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, put the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a saute pan and heat over medium heat until hot. Add the turkey substitute and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
- To make the Mornay sauce: Warm the milk over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Put the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir continuously so the roux doesn't scorch, about 2 minutes. Whisk the warm milk into the roux, stirring continuously so lumps don't form. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the Gouda and the banana peppers and stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. When the tomatoes are done, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- You are now ready to assemble the dish. Distribute the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch (20-centimeter) square casserole dish. Layer in the substitute turkey pieces. Pour the Mornay sauce over the top and then top with the tomato halves. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and tempeh bacon slices. Bake on the top rack of the oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it set up for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use leftover turkey or chicken to make this casserole. It's a great way to use up leftover meat.
- If you don't have leftover turkey or chicken, you can use cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your casserole. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan are all good choices.
- If you like, you can add other ingredients to your casserole, such as cooked vegetables, rice, or pasta.
- Serve your casserole with a side of gravy, cranberry sauce, or stuffing.
Conclusion:
Hot Brown Turkey Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. With its creamy sauce, cheesy topping, and crispy bread crumbs, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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